and be done with it

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and be done with it

  1. Used to terminate discussion or delay with a call to action
    Synonym: and have done with it
    - I hate this medicine!
    - Just take the horrid-tasting stuff and be done with it.
    • 2024 January 10, Howard Johnston, “Launched for enthusiasts - now it's for everyone”, in RAIL, number 1000, page 28:
      One junior minister failed to see why main lines could not simply be turned into motorways and be done with it.

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